2027 BMW ZA0 iM3 Electric Performance Sedan

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brianc35

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ZA0 platform, taking hints from the i3/iX Neue Klasse platform, will feature upwards of 1000hp and full EV architecture. There will be a gas model as well running in parallel with a likely electric assist of some sort.

 
brianc35 said:
M3 ev preview?

www.bmwblog.com

The Electric BMW M3 Is Almost Here — and It Looks Incredible

BMW M Concept Neue Klasse debuts at Le Mans, previewing the 2027 electric M3 with quad motors and 100+ kWh battery.
www.bmwblog.com www.bmwblog.com
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If the BMW i3's standard steering wheel (left) is so great, why doesn't doesn't the iM3 concept steering wheel (right) have vertical bars?

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For the i3, I wish BMW would prove they believe the vertical-bar wheel is superior by making it the extra-cost option instead of asking more for a regular wheel. Will the entry-level X40 i3's wheel have additional vertical bars? Perhaps BMW ran out of money in their focus-group budget?
 
My guess is the concept wheel is more about emphasizing the performance identity of the car than proving one design is objectively better. It wouldn't surprise me if BMW ends up offering multiple steering wheel designs depending on trim level and buyer preference.
 
norielax519 said:
My guess is the concept wheel is more about emphasizing the performance identity of the car than proving one design is objectively better. It wouldn't surprise me if BMW ends up offering multiple steering wheel designs depending on trim level and buyer preference.
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Yes, the M Sport trim includes a more conventional steering wheel that wouldn't hurt my eyes every time I got into my i3, but that trim package costs a lot of money and includes other things I don't need. Despite the steep cost, I believe the standard steering wheel will sell many M Sport trim packages.

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